Farm productivity is something we often discuss in the coffee sector. Price fluctuations and difficulties with pests and diseases mean that low productivity levels are ...read more
Today, Colombia is the third-biggest coffee producing country in the world, behind only Brazil and Vietnam. Ask anybody that you meet where coffee grows, and ...read more
When storing or transporting green coffee, contamination is always a risk. Whether it’s through oxygen, moisture, or a range of other sources, improper storage and ...read more
Digitalisation is becoming a large area of focus across the coffee sector. For producers, it means readier access to information and easier data recording, which ...read more
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the entire coffee supply chain. Coffee shops all around the world have had to close their doors, roasters have started ...read more
The wider coffee industry has been pushing for greater sustainability at every step of the supply chain for some time now. Minimising waste and switching ...read more
Coffee crop productivity can be influenced by a number of factors, including farm practices, access to resources, and quality of infrastructure. Issues with coffee pricing ...read more
By how many points can a producer increase their coffee’s cupping score? Good farming practices will highlight a coffee’s best features and reduce the risk ...read more
Your grinder is one of the most important pieces of coffee equipment you’ll own, whether you’re a café owner or a home brewer. A poor-quality ...read more
Espresso is a complex beverage characterised by a signature layer of crema. For some, the crema is seen as a fundamental part of the espresso. ...read more
Try to imagine a coffee shop without a barista. Now try to imagine it without an espresso machine. Which seems the most improbable? Machines have ...read more
What unites naturals, pulped naturals, and honeys? They dry with all or some of the cherry attached. But what separates them? Quite a lot. Broadly ...read more
Sensorial degradation in green coffee can represent significant financial losses for producers, traders, and roasters. Yet while a certain degree of degradation over time may ...read more
Caparaó, Brazil has been increasingly present on specialty coffee shop menus. Producers are focusing on quality and, as a result, their coffees are ranking high ...read more
The future of coffee production is tied to a healthy environment. Climate change poses a threat to the amount of fertile land available for farmers ...read more